4 policies that could make our elections more fair and democratic

There are lots of ways to increase voter turnout and lessen the influence of money in elections—as other countries have proven.

By Nick Romeo, for Capital & Main

Turnout in the 2020 presidential election was exceptional—the 62.8% of voting age Americans who cast a ballot marked the highest level in decades. From an international perspective, however, this record participation looks less impressive. In a recent comparison of voter turnout in national elections in 49 countries, the U.S. was 31st, between Colombia (62.5%) and Greece (63.5%).

Considering other models from around the world suggests several policies that could make American elections more democratic and fair.